Journey to a Debt-Free Home | The Plan (part 1)
My husband and I have a dream to own our first home completely debt free! Our dream was born a couple of years ago, and has continued to take shape over time as we've crafted our debt-free home plan. It’s a plan that we’re working hard to turn into...
Virgin Bloody Mary Drinks | 5 Minute Recipe
Concocting virgin Bloody Mary drinks will forever remind me of summer. Before Benj and I got married, I worked in my parents' homeschool book business. Summertime was our crazy busy season because moms were buying books for the next school year. We worked extended...
5 Postpartum Recovery Must-Haves for New Mamas
There are a few postpartum recovery must-haves that saved me in the early days of motherhood. Like every birth, each new mom's postpartum recovery is unique. We write birth plans and imagine our dream births. We research diligently and do our best to prepare for...
Romantic Fondue Night for Two | Date Night In
The most relaxing at-home date I've ever planned is a romantic fondue night! Before Jack was born, Benj and I really didn't schedule regular date nights. Instead, we just did pretty much everything together. Since the beginning of our relationship, simply being...
Father’s Day Gifts Under $30 (that Dad will love)
Father's Day is just around the corner, and it has plenty of people stumped as they're trying to think of great Father's Day gift ideas. Why are dads so difficult to shop for? Maybe it's because they're so practical. Or maybe it's because they don't casually drop...
Salsa Fresca | A Recipe for Summertime
Once upon a time I lived in Florida. Our house was a mere 12 minutes from the beach, and it was glorious! This particular beach had a great farmer's market that would open up on weekends. Shopping for fresh produce with a view of the ocean is about as idyllic as it...
25 Free and Fun Summer Date Ideas
Summertime is the perfect time to try new things, to get outside, and to go adventuring! It's also the perfect time to save money on dating. (Enter: these 25 awesome summer date ideas!) There are so many fun things you can do without spending a penny! My husband and I...
50 Affordable Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Let's be honest: we owe our moms an awful lot. By the time we were finally able to thank our moms for loving us the way they do, they'd already been taking care of us for years! Mother's Day is totally appropriate, considering. But the truth is, we could never...
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